Olde Towne Holiday Music Festival

About this event

The Olde Towne Holiday Music Festival began in 1998 and has become the signature holiday event for the City of Portsmouth. This special day of music and friendship takes place on Saturday December 12th, from 11 AM until 3 PM. You’ll find even more music in restaurants, bars, and churches after the festival officially ends. See the Sponsored music listing below. So, spend the day and enjoy the sounds of the holiday season and support the local shops and restaurants.

Schedule:

Portsmouth Public Schools • 11:00am – 3:00pm

Location – Middle Street Mall Area and Visitor Center (Outside)

SynHERgi • 11:00am – 12:00pm

Tidewater Concert Band • 12:00pm – 12:30pm

Groove Cartel • 12:30pm – 1:30pm

Tidewater Concert Band • 1:30pm – 2:00pm

Better By Tuesday • 2:00pm – 3:00pm

Location – Showmobile on High and Court Streets

Roving Costumed Characters • Noon – 2:00pm

The Grinch, Snowman, Reindeer and Gingerbread Man

Location – High Street

Strolling Carolers • 11:00am – 3:00pm

The Doorway Singers

Location – High Street

Children’s Activities • 11:00am – 3:00pm

Bounce Houses, Crafts, and Games

Location – Middle Street Area (Beside Visitor Center)

Fire Marshmallow Roasting Stations • 11:00am – 3:00pm

Locations – Areas along High Street

Additional entertainment will be provided by the Olde Towne Business Association, PortsEvents, Museums and Tourism inside and outside of businesses, restaurants, and churches along High Street as well as at other locations until 5:00pm.

ALSO HAPPENING AT THE FESTIVAL (see separate event listings)

• Portsmouth Olde Towne Farmer’s Market – Corner of Court and High – 10AM-2PM

• The Coleman Collection’s Nativity Scene – Monumental United Methodist Church – 11AM-5PM

• Winter Wonderland: The Coleman Collection at the Portsmouth Arts & Cultural Center – 12PM-8PM

• Snow Wonders on the Middle Street Mall and the Children’s Museum of Virginia – 6PM-6:30PM

From Portsmouth Parks and Recreation